The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, Comrade Adeyemi Aboderin, led a delegation to Afiju FM Radio in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, on a courtesy visit. The visit aimed to foster a stronger relationship between the union and the radio station, as well as address the concerns of journalists and media practitioners. Aboderin was accompanied by members of the Osun NUJ leadership and other journalists during the visit.
The General Manager of Afiju FM Radio, Mr. Dayo Oderinu, welcomed Aboderin and his entourage, expressing delight over the visit. Oderinu noted that the station had been looking forward to receiving the leadership of the union. He appreciated the NUJ Chairman for taking the time to visit Afiju FM Radio, which provided an opportunity to strengthen their relationship and create an avenue for interaction between the station's management and staff with the union leadership.
During the visit, Oderinu highlighted some concerns affecting members of staff, particularly journalists and media practitioners, and appealed to the NUJ Chairman to look into them. He called on the Osun NUJ leadership to continue supporting journalists and promoting their welfare, unity, and professional development in the state. The General Manager also emphasized the station's commitment to producing programs that connect with the people and reflect the language and culture of the community.
Oderinu suggested that producing more programs in Yoruba, predominantly spoken in many Osun State communities, could help attract greater listenership, engagement, and public participation. He believed such programs could make the station more accessible and memorable to listeners, while also helping to reach a wider audience across the state. This proposal was part of the station's efforts to improve its programming and services.
Members of Afiju FM Radio staff expressed appreciation to the NUJ Chairman for the visit and presented some requests and concerns for the union leadership to consider. The staff's concerns and requests were duly noted by Aboderin, who assured them that the NUJ would address them. The Chairman emphasized the union's commitment to protecting journalists' interests and promoting their welfare, professional development, and unity.
Responding to the visit, Aboderin thanked the management and staff of Afiju FM Radio for the warm reception. He stated that the visit was part of the union's efforts to strengthen its relationship with media organizations across Osun State and listen directly to journalists' concerns. Aboderin encouraged journalists to uphold the ethics of the profession, practice responsible journalism, and work together to strengthen the media industry in Osun State.
The visit ended on a positive note, with both sides expressing commitment to maintaining a stronger relationship and collaboration between Afiju FM Radio and the Osun NUJ. The NUJ Chairman assured the management and staff that the concerns raised during the visit would receive the union's attention. The meeting demonstrated a shared commitment to promoting journalists' welfare and improving the media industry in Osun State.
Key points
- The Osun NUJ Chairman, Comrade Adeyemi Aboderin, visited Afiju FM Radio to strengthen the relationship between the union and the radio station.
- The visit provided an opportunity for the station's management and staff to interact directly with the union leadership and address journalists' concerns.
- The NUJ Chairman assured the staff that the union would continue to protect journalists' interests and promote their welfare, professional development, and unity.
